I am selling a vehicle to an individual across the country; do they need to be present?

From there, check the requirements from the other state’s DMV.  Both will have to be met.  Be sure the buyer understands that he might not be able to drive the vehicle for a short time – usually temporary tags only work in the state where the vehicle is sold.  Again, the buyer’s local DMV should have the specifics. 

Typically you can mail the title to the buyer, at which time he can have the title transferred to his name for a fee (and following the requirements of his state’s DMV).  Be aware that the status of your vehicle’s history according to the title is difficult to change.  So if you were in an accident and that is placed on your title record, the buyer’s DMV might have various hurdles the buyer must jump before the title can be transferred – something that will slow the entire sale process.  It might be better to clear up the car’s history in your own state before attempting the title transfer.